I really loved this story. The Loving’s story really captures how sometimes change is brought about when people simply live their lives by what they know is right in their heart. Richard and Mildred persisted. Refusing to let other people steal their joy, they found a way to build the life they wanted to live surrounded by people they love. Richard and Mildred embodied this silent strength, and by continuing on and doing what they believed they should have the right to do, changed the course of American history and ensured that every couple that came after them would have the right they had the courage to secure for themselves. One of the most powerful lines of the movie, I think, is when Mildred explained that they may “lose the small battles, but win the big war.” This line is so powerful because when we are in the middle of striving for change or working towards some goal, sometimes it is difficult to see the small battles as part of a larger war. It is often all to easy to admit defeat the first time we are told “no” or the first time we fail. Starting to plan the next battle and believing that the war has yet to be won takes both incredible courage and wisdom. The Loving story is a testament to the that fact that even when the outcome of a battle seems most definitive, the war cannot end if its soldiers keep persisting. The Loving story serves as a reminder not to underestimate the power of our own human spirits and the change we can effect just by harnessing this power and standing firmly in our beliefs. Also, I think another point that the Loving story illuminates is that when we see people in our lives or even across the country or world entering into these battles, we should compassionately listen to their stories and join the battle. Mildred pointed out that she and her family had their “enemies” and their “friends.” The Loving story reminds us that we need to listen to people’s stories—not make judgments about what these stories are or should be based on the color of their skin, who they love, where they are from, or anything else—and share their stories when they need to be heard, being a friend and helping them to win the larger war they had the courage to put in motion.